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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's entrance music is Take A Ride On My Bologna Pony! ! !. A fine choice. Raven LaCroix has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Simmons's chin.
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156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Simmons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simmons showed some decent athleticism there.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaCroix tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Simmons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LaCroix is looking to escape.
LaCroix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LaCroix tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Simmons manages to move to mount!
Simmons with good strikes from the mount here!
Simmons working LaCroix over with strikes here.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons is having none of it.
BOOM! Simmons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Simmons.
LaCroix taking shots to the head.
LaCroix's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LaCroix looks gassed!
LaCroix tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
Simmons won't let LaCroix get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Simmons lands a big elbow.
Simmons with shots to the head and body - LaCroix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
LaCroix is rocked!
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
LaCroix is still in real trouble! Can Simmons finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simmons in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
LaCroix seems to have recovered his senses.
LaCroix is trying to escape the mount.
Simmons scoring with strikes but LaCroix is staying in there.
LaCroix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons lands with some strikes.
LaCroix takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns LaCroix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LaCroix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LaCroix hang on?
LaCroix is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands with some strikes.
LaCroix is looking to get to half guard.
Simmons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simmons lands with some strikes.
Simmons landing strikes, looking to finish!
LaCroix regains half guard.
LaCroix gets full guard.
LaCroix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but LaCroix is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simmons stops LaCroix from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaCroix is keeping the position for now.
LaCroix looking for a sweep. Not yet LaCroix, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaCroix gets the takedown into side control.
Simmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LaCroix tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simmons.
Simmons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LaCroix not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaCroix avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaCroix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons misses with a takedown
and LaCroix counters with a shoot takedown. Simmons fights it but they end up in guard.
LaCroix seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simmons tries to strike from the bottom.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
LaCroix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but LaCroix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LaCroix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
LaCroix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richard Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons gets back to half guard.
Simmons manages to get to full guard.
LaCroix wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing LaCroix from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaCroix is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaCroix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richard Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a takedown into side control.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons looks up at the clock and then as LaCroix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simmons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simmons drops an elbow to the side of LaCroix's head.
Simmons tries to pass to full mount but LaCroix defends it.
LaCroix is trying to stand back up but Simmons is controlling him
Simmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simmons gets the takedown into side control.
LaCroix is looking for a sweep.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simmons working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Simmons will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaCroix won't be happy with that.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons is chipping away with strikes.
LaCroix struggling a bit here.
LaCroix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simmons has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Simmons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Simmons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Simmons scoring with punches from side control.
LaCroix is looking to regain half guard here but Simmons keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaCroix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LaCroix!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCroix wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
LaCroix tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Simmons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simmons landing shots from mount.
LaCroix is desperately trying to improve his position but Simmons has a good base and remains in mount.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Simmons working the ground and pound effectively.
LaCroix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simmons landing strikes from the mount and LaCroix is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons cracks LaCroix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Simmons is going olschool here, as he tries to force LaCroix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LaCroix shrugs it off.
LaCroix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
LaCroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simmons.
LaCroix is positioning himself well to prevent Simmons advancing to mount.
Simmons prevents LaCroix from improving his position.
Simmons working LaCroix over with strikes.
LaCroix is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simmons connects with a nice short shot to LaCroix's temple.
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaCroix pushes Simmons off looking to stand but Simmons dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaCroix closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LaCroix remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LaCroix decides to stand back up. LaCroix steps back and let's Simmons get back to his feet.
LaCroix has his takedown stuffed
so Simmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richard Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
LaCroix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaCroix wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LaCroix's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaCroix's head.
LaCroix has one foot on Simmons's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Simmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaCroix stuffs the takedown.
LaCroix takes the fight into the clinch.
LaCroix can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Simmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet but Simmons drags him back down.
Simmons lands a decent elbow from side control.
LaCroix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaCroix.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - LaCroix circles away.
Simmons lands an overhand right.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
LaCroix darts in trying to clinch
and Simmons counters with a shoot takedown. LaCroix fights it but they end up in guard.
LaCroix wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling him.
LaCroix has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simmons distracts LaCroix with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simmons lands a couple of digs.
Simmons throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
LaCroix working a defensive guard here.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons thows a big elbow that misses.
Simmons won't allow LaCroix to get back to his feet.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but LaCroix has wrist control.
Simmons won't allow LaCroix to get back to his feet.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaCroix gets caught flat footed, as Simmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaCroix looking to control.
Simmons won't allow LaCroix to sweep him here.
Simmons lands a couple of digs.
LaCroix wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCroix can do to turn this around?
LaCroix looking for a sweep. Not yet LaCroix, not yet.
LaCroix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but LaCroix is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaCroix has his takedown stuffed
and Simmons moves into the clinch.
Simmons lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Simmons.
LaCroix is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richard Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. LaCroix can't fight it off and eventually Simmons manages to take the fight to the floor. LaCroix looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but LaCroix is retaining full guard.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from LaCroix.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaCroix is looking to stand back up but Simmons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by LaCroix.
Simmons stops LaCroix from getting back to his feet.
Simmons lands strikes from half guard.
LaCroix trying to hold on to Simmons's head to control him but Simmons postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simmons gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaCroix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
LaCroix tries for a takedown but Simmons manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Simmons.
Simmons lands with a light punch inside.
Simmons lands with a light punch inside.
Simmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simmons shoots in for a double leg but LaCroix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons has managed to clinch.
Simmons lands a nice uppercut.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaCroix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCroix jumps guard but Simmons stands there with LaCroix around his waist. LaCroix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Simmons.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simmons.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simmons has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but LaCroix regains guard immediately.
LaCroix wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Simmons had his way with Raven LaCroix in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Horrible takedown by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by LaCroix which made him look bad.
LaCroix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Raven LaCroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaCroix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from LaCroix. LaCroix gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons lands a hook that snaps the head of LaCroix backwards.
Simmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCroixs head.
A short left from Simmons.
LaCroix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richard Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven LaCroix.
Simmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCroixs head.
Simmons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Simmons working the head with strikes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
LaCroix wants to control but Simmons postures up.
LaCroix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Simmons looks up at the clock and then as LaCroix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simmons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons scoring with punches and elbows.
LaCroix wants to get back to his feet but Simmons drags him back down.
Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at LaCroix to see if he's OK.
LaCroix is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaCroix throws a combination that misses
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LaCroix has his takedown stuffed
and Simmons counters with a series of strikes. LaCroix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaCroix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaCroix backwards.
Simmons gets through LaCroix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Simmons.
A short left from Simmons.
LaCroix fails to pull guard.
Simmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Simmons - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simmons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
LaCroix wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richard Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Simmons trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
LaCroix gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
LaCroix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaCroix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaCroix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tightens his grip and picks LaCroix up, before dumping him to the ground. LaCroix manages to land in guard.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaCroix trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
LaCroix wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons stands up and waves to LaCroix to follow him.
LaCroix throws a combination that misses
and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simmons.
LaCroix looking for a takedown.
LaCroix works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaCroix swivels and escapes.
Simmons shoots in but LaCroix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LaCroix closes the distance but Simmons moves to the side
and Simmons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LaCroix's guard.
Raven LaCroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.
Simmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCroix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LaCroix looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked LaCroix up and slammed him! LaCroix can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Simmons!
Richard Simmons is the new featherweight champion!
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